Upcoming Events
Starting a Food Business
Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. Join Natalie Shmulik of The Hatchery and Cheryl Balough of Balough Law Offices to go through a food business checklist and make sure you structure your business correctly from the start. This class covers required licensing, certification, financing, and branding. This class will take place both virtually and in-person simultaneously.
This event is free for residents of the West Side communities. To register, email dani@thehatcherychicago.org
Tuesday, August 16th
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Hybrid - Online & at The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $40
Get your ticket!
Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. Join Natalie Shmulik of The Hatchery and Cheryl Balough of Balough Law Offices to go through a food business checklist and make sure you structure your business correctly from the start. This class covers required licensing, certification, financing, and branding. This class will take place both virtually and in-person simultaneously.
This event is free for residents of the West Side communities. To register, email dani@thehatcherychicago.org
Tuesday, August 16th
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Hybrid - Online & at The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $40
Get your ticket!
Back to School
In partnership with Allies for Community Business, Garfield Park Community Council, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, ICNC, Impact Culinary Program, Ingredion, and Synergy, we’re welcoming residents to our plaza for an afternoon of food, crafts, and family fun! Get ready for the next school year with healthy meal ideas and giveaways that will help set students up for success.
Saturday, August 20th
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery Chicago (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: FREE
Learn more!
In partnership with Allies for Community Business, Garfield Park Community Council, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, ICNC, Impact Culinary Program, Ingredion, and Synergy, we’re welcoming residents to our plaza for an afternoon of food, crafts, and family fun! Get ready for the next school year with healthy meal ideas and giveaways that will help set students up for success.
Saturday, August 20th
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery Chicago (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: FREE
Learn more!
Starting a Food Business
Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. Join Natalie Shmulik of The Hatchery and Cheryl Balough of Balough Law Offices to go through a food business checklist and make sure you structure your business correctly from the start. This class covers required licensing, certification, financing, and branding.
This event is free for residents of the West Side communities. To register, email dani@thehatcherychicago.org
Monday, September 12th
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Hybrid - Online & at The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $40
Get your ticket!
Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. Join Natalie Shmulik of The Hatchery and Cheryl Balough of Balough Law Offices to go through a food business checklist and make sure you structure your business correctly from the start. This class covers required licensing, certification, financing, and branding.
This event is free for residents of the West Side communities. To register, email dani@thehatcherychicago.org
Monday, September 12th
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Hybrid - Online & at The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $40
Get your ticket!
The Value of Investing In Your Community
Investing in your community is essential. When a business becomes a part of the community, everyone wins through economic development, job creation, and engagement. At this event, you’ll hear how business leaders are investing in their local neighborhoods and cities, seeing business results, and making a better and more inclusive Chicago.
Join the members of The Hatchery Chicago and Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network at The Hatchery’s state of the art facility in the East Garfield Park, to engage in the conversation and enjoy lunch featuring delicious samples from local community businesses and entrepreneurs.
Wednesday, September 14th
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery Chicago (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $50
Get your ticket!
Investing in your community is essential. When a business becomes a part of the community, everyone wins through economic development, job creation, and engagement. At this event, you’ll hear how business leaders are investing in their local neighborhoods and cities, seeing business results, and making a better and more inclusive Chicago.
Join the members of The Hatchery Chicago and Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network at The Hatchery’s state of the art facility in the East Garfield Park, to engage in the conversation and enjoy lunch featuring delicious samples from local community businesses and entrepreneurs.
Wednesday, September 14th
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery Chicago (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
Cost: $50
Get your ticket!
Interested in sponsoring events?
Event sponsorship presents the ICNC members with unique opportunities to showcase their business. Contact ICNC for current event sponsorship opportunities for your business.